There’s nothing like taking a break from hectic city life and heading out on the trail and back to mother nature. While I generally prefer to go on longer overnight backpacking adventures, if I can’t get away that long, then I will gladly go on a day hike. Just because it is a lower commitment activity, doesn’t mean you can …
On a lazy Sunday morning, I woke up to a notice that my flight the next day to Medellin had been canceled, and I felt my heart sink immediately. I’d come back to the United States for a roughly month-long visit to Seattle to see family, friends, and to scope out the Tulsa Remote program which I’d recently been accepted …
I think we’ve all been in the situation where you’ve got the travel bug, and you’re just dying to go somewhere. Anywhere, really. But for external circumstances, you’re not able to right now. Maybe it is for a job commitment, your studies, lack of funds, a sick family member, or a global pandemic that grinds the travel world to a …
Are you looking to travel to one of the most enjoyable and most beautiful countries in the world? Then Belize should be near the top of your list, although you never really hear much about Belize, so you may be wondering “Is Belize Safe?” In my opinion, along with many travelers who have been, Belize is one of the safest …
Antigua Guatemala is, beyond a doubt, one of the best places to visit in Guatemala, filled with a lot of fascinating things to do, where you can see an erupting volcano, stunning colonial architecture, and wonderful arts and crafts are just a few of the things that attract visitors’ attention. This article will help introduce you to some of the …
There’s nothing quite like the excitement of preparing for a big trip abroad. It doesn’t matter if you’re setting off on a way ticket to backpack around the world for a year or just heading out for a two-week vacation to Europe. It’s always a thrill to plan a trip! Unfortunately, in our excitement, we can often forget a crucial …
Argentina is a spectacular country, one of the most beautiful in all of South America, with a rich culture, incredible history, and friendly people. There is SO much to love about Argentina and so little to hate, but one of the things that you’ll definitely hate is the money in Argentina and the banking situation. Beyond the natural wonders, the …
A central piece of the puzzle for my life of continuous travel has been by embracing travel hacking (read my Travel Hacking 101 article if you aren’t already familiar) which allows me to rack up points for super cheap flights (basically free, but you pay taxes & fees) and free hotel nights. A key part of that equation is identifying …